Solve the following

a) 2 (5x-3) = 24 what is x

b) 5 (2x+1) = 50

A) 2 (5x-3) = 24

*Distribute the 2*

10x-6=24

*Add 6 to both sides*

10x=30

*Divide both sides by 10*

ANS: x=3

b) 5 (2x+1) = 50

*Distribute the 5*

10x+5=50

*Subtract 5 from both sides*

10x=45

*Divide both sides by 10*

x=45/10

*Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by GCF (5)

ANS: x=9/2

Hope this makes sense!